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WR03 VAE

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

190,754 mi
Last recorded190,754 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 VAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 190,754 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear differential ()

Fail 1 Jun 2018 190,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear differential ()

Pass 22 May 2017 185,511 miles

Rear diff mounting worn

Fail 22 May 2017 185,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff mounting worn

Pass 31 May 2016 180,063 miles

Front mounting bush of rear diff is deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2016 180,056 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front mounting bush of rear diff is deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2015 167,089 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2015 166,662 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 May 2014 148,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 148,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 132,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 114,455 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 114,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 100,539 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 100,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipers not parking int'

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2010 91,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Slight crack in nearside rear light lenz

Pass 28 May 2010 91,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Slight crack in nearside rear light lenz

Pass 27 May 2009 81,654 miles

washer weak

wiper stalk sometimes fault

Pass 22 May 2008 70,535 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 58,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 49,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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WR03 VAE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,706 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR03 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WR03 VAE is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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